Teacher Workshops & Events:
Saturday, March 8 at 2-6pm: Teacher Workshops
Saturday, March 8 at 6:15pm: Faculty/Teacher Dinner Social
Sunday, March 9 at 12-1pm: Faculty/Teacher Lunch Social
Saturday and Sunday Observations of Student Classes
Volunteer Opportunities!
Registration will be open through March 5
Teacher Workshops:
Join fellow Suzuki teachers to gain enrichment and inspiration from Festival clinicians! Live viewing of workshops will be IN PERSON only.
Tuition for each workshop listed below. New this year: discount for College students!
*All information subject to change--please check the website for up-to-date information!
"Building Confidence with Suzuki Parents"
with Kathryn Drake
Saturday, March 8th at 4:00-5:45pm
Tuition Price: $40
Student Price: $30
How to ground parents with trust in themselves, the method, and with you from day one.
"Teaching the Anxious Generation"
with Annie Barley Givler
Saturday, March 8th at 4:00-5:45pm
Tuition Price: $40
Student Price: $30
Rates of childhood anxiety are soaring, with figures from 10 to 20% of children between ages 4 and 17 demonstrating symptoms of clinically diagnosed anxiety disorders. As many as 60% of students in this age group report experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/ or depression with some frequency.
As Suzuki teachers, we are on the front lines of this wide spread mental health crisis amongst our students. Oftentimes, we teachers lack the background or professional development to know how to best react when our students are struggling with anxiety and depression. In this session geared towards Suzuki teachers in the trenches, Annie Barley Givler will lead Suzuki teachers to participate in a discussion of successful strategies we can implement in working with anxious children. There will be resources provided. Please join us!
"Violin Book 1 Refresher, In Person!" with Jenna Potts
Saturday, March 8th at 2:00-4:45pm
Tuition Price: $60
Student Price: $40
This course is designed for Suzuki Teachers who took Unit 1 online, and wish to get some hands-on training to fill out their understanding of the material. It will also be excellent for veteran teachers who would like a dose of re-inspiration for approaching their most beginning students. Discussion will include (but not be limited to) Pre-Twinkle set-up, bow stroke development, left hand organization, scaffolding, and group class ideas.
Teacher Observation Passes:
Please note: All observations are in-person. No recordings of student classes for future observation will be available.
Saturday, March 8 Full-Day Observation Pass*: $25
Observe student masterclasses.
Saturday, March 8 Partial-Day Observation Pass*: $15
For those that register for Saturday Teacher Workshops, this pass allows you to observe student masterclasses for the remainder of the day.
Sunday, March 9 Observation Pass*: $35
Observe student group classes and Parent Session.
Saturday + Sunday Observation Pass*: $50
(*Teacher Workshops are not included with Observation Passes. Please purchase separately.)
Faculty/Teacher Social Events:
Saturday, March 8 at 6:15pm -Faculty/Teacher Dinner Social ($30)
Sunday, March 9 at 12-1pm -Faculty/Teacher Lunch Social ($15)
Send Students to the Festival!
Send your students to the Festival! Teachers who send 7+ students can attend the whole weekend for free; which includes observing both days, and attending any teacher workshops. Students often experience a big motivational boost from the Festival. You can encourage them to attend and help them prepare the appropriate repertoire. You will be notified when 7 of your students have registered. Please fill out the Teacher Registration form to let us know which events you will be attending.
Flyers to share and spread the word:
Volunteering:
Volunteering at the Festival is a fun and easy way to get connected with your local Suzuki community. In exchange for volunteering 2+ hours, you will receive a Saturday and Sunday Observer Pass for free and lunch on Sunday!
(Please note, Teacher Workshops and Dinner Social are not included and must be registered and paid for).
*TO GET YOUR FREE OBSERVATION PASS, YOU MUST REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER AHEAD OF TIME. Walking in on the day of the festival to volunteer without signing up will NOT get you a free observation pass.
Once you have signed-up for volunteer duties, then please also fill out the Teacher Registration Form.
We would love your help with the following:
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Help with Festival Preparations with student tags, T-shirt orders and student packets.
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Assist with festival set-up and clean-up.
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Host at the Welcome Desk.
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Take pictures of the Festival: Help us document this amazing experience!
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Venue guides - help students find their classes at our new venue.
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Tuning in group classes and recitals.
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Assist with ground transportation for clinicians.
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Violin and cello musicians perform with Piano Triolets.
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Play in the Festival Orchestra.
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And more!